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Brendan Horan

Chief Infrastructure Architect

Technical expert

Brendan Horan is Chief Infrastructure Architect at ExpressVPN. Specializing in Linux systems and infrastructure, Brendan is a core member of the team responsible for the VPN industry’s first RAM-only server platform, TrustedServer.

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Linux VPN

ExpressVPN for Linux hides your IP address, protects your data, and unblocks sites and apps. Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Linux Mint and more.

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The most advanced VPN server technology, independently audited to confirm essential privacy protections. It’s TrustedServer.

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Download the Linux app and start building with ExpressVPN, the best VPN for Raspberry Pi. Optimized for speed and stability.

“Ever since an early age, I’ve been fascinated by electronics and how simple components can be brought together to form complex circuits. This passion for electronics grew into a passion for computer systems and software over time.”

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